ATLANTA — Comedic actor Thomas Ford, who starred as unemployed Tommy on the hit 90s sitcom“Martin,” has moved on to that great big comedy club in the sky. Surrounded by a tight knit group of family and friends, Tommy passed away Wednesday in Atlanta amid complications from an aneurysm that ruptured inside his abdomen. He was 52-years-old. Tommy had been hospitalized since Sunday. He was on life support when he died. Family members made the decision to take him off the respirator around 2 PM.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved Son, father, brother, husband, and friend Tommy Mykal Ford,”Tommy’s family said in a statement. “On behalf of the family, we would like to thank everyone for their love, support and prayers.”

Lead actor Martin Lawrence, who played Tommy’s best friend on the show, released the following statement: “Tommy was not only a great co-star but he was a great man and friend. He always brought with him his spirituality, a positive attitude and so much joy. I am sad the world lost a great talent and that I lost a wonderful friend.”

Damn!!! This is a shock. Was in the mood for watching Martin real heavy last night and went to my recordings on my DVR to watch one of my favorite episodes about Martin’s missing CD player and love Tommy and Martin’s part at Nipsey’s. Wow so saddened by this. Love and prayers to Tommy Ford’s family.

Growing up in the 90s, I don’t know ANYONE who didn’t watch “Martin.” Whether it was playing “Tommy Strawn” or playing Kim’s daddy on “The Parkers,” or being one of the judges on “Who’s Got Jokes,” Tommy Ford brought laughter and joy to EVERYONE!! #RIPTommy #GodJustHiredTommy﻿

are you people blind or a just sheep martin sacrifice him tommy sold out a long time ago plus martin satanic ass is bringing his show back yall better do some research stop listing to media they was after martin remember he was waving gun in the middle of the street. they trying to kill me so yall sheeps shall be sheeps and slaughter﻿